Ramalho said that he expects the 21-year-old to remain at Santos until 2014 when his contract expires, but added that if and when he does leave, he should join the Catalan giants.

"If you are goingabroadyou shouldgo toBarcelona,because they have asimilarplaying style to the Brazilian league.Ifwe have to choosesomething forNeymarI think the best choiceisBarcelona," Ramalho told The Network Radio.

"In the history ofBarcelonathere havealways beengreat Brazilian playersand I thinkNeymarwill be oneof the greats if he goes there," continued the 57-year-old.

"Ronaldo,RomarioandRivaldowere all among thebest in the world when they played for Barcelona, andNeymarhas to goto prove that.

"Neymarhas a placein theBarcelona team, but itwill be difficult becausethey have great players," he added.

Ramalho also gave his opinion on who the best player in the world is at present.

"Messi is the best in the world, but hehas to winthe World Cup to reach thelevel ofMaradonaand Pele. Cristiano Ronaldo is the second best, thenXavi,IniestaandNeymar."